OregonLive.com topics: 2012 national electiontag:topics.oregonlive.com,2015:tag/2012%20national%20election2015-08-02T19:39:17ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceBarack Obama wins Florida, 50 percent of vote to 49.1 percent for Mitt Romneytag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//2769.94074262012-11-10T18:02:56Z2012-11-10T18:04:51ZThe win gave Obama victories in eight of nine critical swing states, losing only North Carolina. In addition to Florida, he won Ohio, Iowa, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Virginia, Colorado and Nevada.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
The win gave Obama victories in eight of nine critical swing states, losing only North Carolina. In addition to Florida, he won Ohio, Iowa, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Virginia, Colorado and Nevada.
Newspaper front pages feature Obama's re-electiontag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//2769.93858112012-11-07T20:00:00Z2012-11-07T21:59:06ZTake a look at a selection of newspaper front pages from around the country.
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Take a look at a selection of newspaper front pages from around the country.
2012 election voter turnout shaping up to be lower than in 2008 tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/today/index.ssf//8000470.93838222012-11-07T15:53:20Z2012-11-07T15:53:25ZPreliminary figures suggest fewer people voted this year than four years ago, when voters shattered turnout records as they elected Obama to his first term.
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Preliminary figures suggest fewer people voted this year than four years ago, when voters shattered turnout records as they elected Obama to his first term.
2012 election analysis: Democrats and Republicans see mandate, hard road ahead tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/today/index.ssf//8000470.93836222012-11-07T15:23:40Z2012-11-07T15:24:03ZBoth sides claim, with some justification, a mandate from the voters.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Both sides claim, with some justification, a mandate from the voters.
Text of President Barack Obama's speech after re-election tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/today/index.ssf//8000470.93834922012-11-07T14:56:32Z2012-11-07T14:57:22ZPresident Barack Obama's speech in Chicago after his re-election Tuesday night, as transcribed by Roll Call.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
President Barack Obama's speech in Chicago after his re-election Tuesday night, as transcribed by Roll Call.
Mitt Romney concedes race, tells supporters: 'This is a time of great challenges' tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/today/index.ssf//8000470.93834432012-11-07T14:44:33Z2012-11-07T14:50:24ZIt was a bitter loss for Romney, who lost decisively to Obama after portraying the Democrat as out of his depth and unsuited to steer the nation's limping economy. The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
It was a bitter loss for Romney, who lost decisively to Obama after portraying the Democrat as out of his depth and unsuited to steer the nation's limping economy.
Text of Mitt Romney's concession speech tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/today/index.ssf//8000470.93834122012-11-07T14:36:39Z2012-11-07T14:48:26ZRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's concession speech Tuesday night in Boston, as transcribed by Roll Call.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's concession speech Tuesday night in Boston, as transcribed by Roll Call.
California closely divided on hot-button initiatives tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/today/index.ssf//8000470.93832992012-11-07T14:19:52Z2012-11-07T14:28:25ZAn array of ballot proposals — 11 in all — touched on everything from taxes to food labeling, with many of the most contentions initiatives remaining too close to call hours after the polls closed. The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
An array of ballot proposals — 11 in all — touched on everything from taxes to food labeling, with many of the most contentions initiatives remaining too close to call hours after the polls closed.
President Barack Obama claims second term, braces for challenges aheadtag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/today/index.ssf//8000470.93831332012-11-07T13:38:52Z2012-11-07T14:59:30ZThe same voters who gave Obama four more years in office also elected a divided Congress, sticking with the dynamic that has made it so hard for the president to advance his agenda. Democrats retained control of the Senate; Republicans kept their House majority.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
The same voters who gave Obama four more years in office also elected a divided Congress, sticking with the dynamic that has made it so hard for the president to advance his agenda. Democrats retained control of the Senate; Republicans kept their House majority.
Victorious President Barack Obama declares 'best is yet to come'tag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//2769.93818332012-11-07T07:18:53Z2012-11-07T08:32:03ZObama was welcomed by thunderous applause as he arrived on a brightly lit stage in his hometown, joined by first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia.The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Obama was welcomed by thunderous applause as he arrived on a brightly lit stage in his hometown, joined by first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia.
2012 General Election (photo essay)tag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/photo-essay//8001328.93814782012-11-07T07:08:11Z2012-11-07T07:08:58ZA look at election day across the nation. Barack Obama was re-elected President, the Democrats won control of the Senate and the Republicans retained control of the House of Representatives.Mike Zacchino | The Oregonian/OregonLivehttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mzacchin/index.html
A look at election day across the nation. Barack Obama was re-elected President, the Democrats won control of the Senate and the Republicans retained control of the House of Representatives.
Paul Ryan's first national campaign falls short, but his future looks brighttag:www.oregonlive.com,2012:/politics/index.ssf//2769.93817472012-11-07T07:00:00Z2012-11-07T16:04:34ZRyan, the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee, emerged from the 2012 race as a standard-bearer of small-government conservatism. The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Ryan, the Republican Party's vice presidential nominee, emerged from the 2012 race as a standard-bearer of small-government conservatism.
2012 General Electiontag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonian//4450.93817462012-11-07T06:59:32Z2012-11-07T06:59:50ZFather and son Navy veterans Joe Green, left, and Jacob Green, 27, cheer and embrace Jacob's mother Kari Green, center, after it was announced that president Obama was re-elected during The Spokane County Democratic Election Party on Tuesday, Nov. 6,...The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Father and son Navy veterans Joe Green, left, and Jacob Green, 27, cheer and embrace Jacob's mother Kari Green, center, after it was announced that president Obama was re-elected during The Spokane County Democratic Election Party on Tuesday, Nov. 6,...
2012 General Electiontag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonian//4450.93817422012-11-07T06:59:31Z2012-11-07T06:59:44ZMona Jean Awab monitors the results of the U.S. presidential election at a shopping mall at suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Philippines Wednesday Nov.7, 2012. Filipinos participated in a mock U.S. election between President Barck Obama and Republican Mitt...The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Mona Jean Awab monitors the results of the U.S. presidential election at a shopping mall at suburban Quezon city, northeast of Manila, Philippines Wednesday Nov.7, 2012. Filipinos participated in a mock U.S. election between President Barck Obama and Republican Mitt...
2012 General Electiontag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonian//4450.93817432012-11-07T06:59:31Z2012-11-07T06:59:46ZObama supporter Maureen Essex of Baltimore, Maryland, waits anxiously for the U.S. presidential election results Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 in Singapore. Americans and supporters gathered at the American Club in Singapore to watch the live coverage of the election. (AP...The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
Obama supporter Maureen Essex of Baltimore, Maryland, waits anxiously for the U.S. presidential election results Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 in Singapore. Americans and supporters gathered at the American Club in Singapore to watch the live coverage of the election. (AP...
2012 General Electiontag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonian//4450.93817412012-11-07T06:59:30Z2012-11-07T06:59:42ZPresident Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney....The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney....
2012 General Electiontag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonian//4450.93817382012-11-07T06:59:29Z2012-11-07T06:59:38ZPresident Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP...The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP...
2012 General Electiontag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonian//4450.93817402012-11-07T06:59:29Z2012-11-07T06:59:40ZPresident Barack Obama speaks at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)...The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
President Barack Obama speaks at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)...
2012 General Electiontag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonian//4450.93817372012-11-07T06:59:28Z2012-11-07T06:59:35ZPresident Barack Obama smiles during his speech at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)...The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
President Barack Obama smiles during his speech at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)...
2012 General Electiontag:photos.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonian//4450.93817362012-11-07T06:59:27Z2012-11-07T06:59:33ZPresident Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney....The Associated Presshttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/oliveassocpr/index.html
President Barack Obama waves as he walks on stage with first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha at his election night party Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Chicago. President Obama defeated Republican challenger former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney....